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For the first time, dispensaries in the Twin Cities are opening their doors for recreational cannabis, more than two years after the state legalized marijuana.
(FOX 9) – New survey results show youth cannabis use in Minnesota is trending downward, even after being legalized for adults.
What we know:
The 2025 Minnesota Student Survey found that 96% of students reported not using cannabis in the past month. The survey, conducted every three years, covers students in grades five, eight, nine and 11.
The data showed a 57.7% decrease in self-reported cannabis use over the past 12 months among eighth, ninth and 11th graders since 2013. In 2013, 14.9% of students reported using cannabis in the past year, compared to just 6.3% in 2025.
Dig deeper:
The latest survey is the first collected data since adult cannabis use was legalized in Minnesota in 2023.
Minnesota’s cannabis industry is taking root, with dozens of businesses undergoing a key inspection. Minny Grown, a facility in Cannon Falls, recently underwent an inspection by the Office of Cannabis Management.
The backstory:
The student survey is conducted anonymously between January and June every three years to help track changes in youth behavior.
The Minnesota Student Survey is one of the nation’s longest-running youth health surveys, according to a Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) press release. The MDH says it uses the data to then guide its youth substance prevention strategies and programs.
The Source: Information provided by the Minnesota Department of Health.
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